NORTH CAROLINA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9

(8,249 reviews)

$99.95

Gold Package

$119.95

Diamond Package

$69.95

Exam Only

$49.95

Training Only

* Diamond Package – In order to qualify for the Free Retest, you must complete the ENTIRE online training and sample tests BEFORE taking the initial Food Manager exam. The 1 free retest must be taken within 6 months of not passing the first time. All other retests will be $69.95.

100% Online, Accessible 24 hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Start, Stop and Resume Training Course as Needed
Course Duration: 4 Hours Exam Duration: 2 Hours
Courses and Exam Expire 1 Year From Purchase Date
Exam Passing Score 70%

ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited Food Manager Certification
Print Your Food Manager Certificate Immediately After Passing Your Exam
Group Registrations: Keep Track of All Employees in One Area
Certification Valid for Up to 5 Years
Health Department Approved in All 50 States
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North Carolina Food Manager Certification – Health Department Approved

We guarantee approval of the Certified Food Protection Manager Program by the health department.

Please click to view the nationally recognized ANSI accreditation for Food Protection Manager.

OUR CLIENTS

BENEFITS OF TRAINING

PREVENT

Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.

AWARENESS

Improve critical thinking and decision making to prevent or avoid sticky situations.

ELIMINATE

Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.

MINIMIZE

Be able to recognize, mitigate, reduce or eliminate the risk of improper food safety procedures.

PRODUCTIVITY

Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.

WORKPLACE SATISFACTION

Serving safe food will increase productivity will in turn increase workplace satisfaction.

WHY CHOOSE US

Getting Food Manager Certification Is Quick and Hassle-Free

Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Is Food Manager Certification Required in North Carolina?

Yes. North Carolina law requires that all food establishments have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff.

How Do I Become a Certified Food Manager in North Carolina?

Pass an exam from an ANAB accredited program, such as AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Certification.

What Is the ANAB?

The ANAB is a non-governmental organization that provides accreditation services to both public and private sector organizations. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the ANAB.

How Long Is a Food Safety Certification Valid in North Carolina?

North Carolina Food Manager Certification is valid for 5 years and must be renewed before expiration.

Is Food Protection Manager Certification Accepted in North Carolina?

Yes. North Carolina recognizes Food Protection Manager Certification from programs accredited by the ANAB and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP), making them valid nationwide.

What Food Safety Temperatures Are Required in North Carolina?

North Carolina follows the 2017 FDA Model Food Code. Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above, and cold foods at 41°F or below.

What Is the Difference Between a Food Handler and a Food Manager in North Carolina?

Food handlers are trained for basic food safety. Food managers oversee broader responsibilities, including compliance, staff training, and operational safety.

Can I Take the North Carolina Food Manager Certification Online?

Yes, online training and exams are available and fully accepted in North Carolina.

What Is the Most Recognized Food Manager Certification?

AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Certification is accredited by the ANAB and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP). It’s widely accepted and recognized across the United States.

What Does a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Do in North Carolina?

They monitor food safety operations, train staff, and ensure compliance with the North Carolina food code.

Why Is Food Protection Manager Certification Important in North Carolina?

It helps prevent foodborne illness, ensures compliance, and boosts career opportunities.

How Do I Become a Certified Dietary Manager in North Carolina?

You’ll need to complete an approved course in nutrition and foodservice management and pass the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) exam.

AAA Food Handler’s Food Manager Program meets the requirements for Certified Food Service Manager Requirement to Comply with CFR § 483.60 Food and Nutrition Services.

Are There Any Statewide Food Manager Certification Requirements in North Carolina?

No. North Carolina does not mandate statewide certification for food managers; however, the Person in Charge (PIC) must demonstrate knowledge of basic food safety principles.

Who Regulates Food Safety in North Carolina?

Food safety in North Carolina is overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services, Environmental Health Section.

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September 19, 2025

daniel H.

Great and easy to follow!

Found this product to be easy to use, navigate and effective.

Adria S.

there were some typos in the exam itself; one or two questions seemed to have more than one correct answer or were open-ended. Overall the guide was informative and really well made modules

Randi

Great and recommend

Jinda

Great knowledge and recommend

Katlyn P.

Kenishia D.

Informative

This course is very informative and easy to learn.

Marie

Adrian H.

Food Handelers

The modules very informative and clear. It was also easy to understand. The graphics and illustrations were a great addition to the modules.

Quintashia P.

Sweet

September 18, 2025

I was falling asleep watching the videos lollll but I still got it. 💯 also I don’t know if it’s on my end only, but some of the videos did not have audio..

Lily

Toni A.

The best Food Handler Course Ever

This has been one of the best food handler course I’ve ever taken. It took me initially 2 to 3 hours however it was very informative.

Lynda O.

great

billy H.

Can work at your own pace

I really liked this course, it was very easy, and you were able to work at your own pace. Also very affordable!

Marissa S.

Yurrrrr

Antuan B.

It was to long

Jasmine H.

Learned a lot!

I actually enjoyed this course! I took my time and learned a lot! Can be completed faster than I did but I really wanted to learn and retain everything.

Desiree

Good test

It was easy to follow

Shayna S.

excellent

execellent

Jorge G.

excellent and educational

May 30, 2025

it was very good

Aparna

Great

May 29, 2025

The course is great! Very informative!

Jerrid

Precise and efficient, well presented.

Well presented and attractive course. Delivers subject matter precisely and efficiently.

Pierre L.

good

Jordan T.

Ana M.

Phillip M.

Jaynna R.

It was a very good experience. Worthed every minute.

Alessandra F.

hand washing and hygiene

I can never stress enough how important it is to wash your hands! that handwashing and hygiene modules were my favorite. they were lite hearted but still down to business. good job ladies!

desiree

Engaging

The course was straightforward and easy to follow. It was laid out in a way that kept you engaged. Great visual graphics were perfect for my learning style. Thanks!

Katie T.

Katherin

Great experience

Super informative. Extremely simple. Which helps makes the process fun and easy to listen to thank you.

Gary J.

EYE OPENING ON ALL DIFFERENT PARTS OF FOOD SAFETY

IT WAS A REALLY DETAILED SESSIONS

Umu K.

.FOOD MANAGER TRNG

.Excellent curriculum

CHARLES B.

Got the info I needed

Info presented well. although it was an AI voice doing the presenting which was apparent in how things were presented.

Maz

clearly presented, and not too annoying!

This course is totally fine. It would be hard to make a course like this more than just “fine,” but I’ve never been through one of these trainings that was better than this, and have certainly been through trainings that were worse! The information is presented clearly and I feel well prepared for the exam, and it wasn’t too annoying 🙂 I very much appreciate that AAA food handler is woman and minority owned, instead of donating money to political causes I deeply oppose, as most of the places that offer these certifications do. Thanks for offering an alternative, AAA!

colleen

Very informative

Maria was wonderful with her explanations.

Jill

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it was informative and interactive

Hoang N.

Fantastic!

Training was useful and educational!

Carlee L.

5

August 28, 2022

Brianna O.

The training was long, but definitely worth all the information.

Ericka M.

fantastic

I really enjoyed this course. Thank You.

Joey S.

Actually, pretty fun and made learning less of a lecture like school and more of an informative talk

Jordon C.

great course

awesome!

John C.

it was good training, easily understand and contains good information we need

Kyungsun L.

well done

Ani H.

5 star

Steven S.

Aniel M.

Jennifer R.

a bit lengthy and segmented, but informative.

Wayne J.

too long

August 27, 2022

Ping H.

Takes to long

Delmi T.

Great, very informative

Sebastian D.

very informative

great informative training and very thorough

Elizabeth J.

James Y.

Eugenia H.

It was what you expect from a training program.

Tyler C.

Good and informative but too long

Hannah K.

it was good, pretty interesting.

kept me entertained, it is usually hard to concentrate, but this was pretty easy to take in.

Montserrat D.

Very good

October 12, 2025

Quick and easy would recommend

Isaiah

Important information to know

Very informative and helpful to learning these skills to help keep everyone safe and create a safe environment

Joshua L.

Self- Pace

Good self-Pace Class.

Brenda M.

food handler card

good informative videos. Perfect refresher/review before taking the test.

October 11, 2025

good experience

martin G.

Food handler course

It was simple to follow and good information.

Dolores

Excellent course

I enjoyed the course format it was very fun and I did not feel bored at all. I highly recommend this course.

Christina

Cross contamination

Cross contamination is very important to teach especially those dealing in food corporations, I never knew 60% of Americans/ people do not wash their hands after going to the bathroom, disgusting. Honestly I learned many things from this lesson, and I learned how properly cook meats or prepare them for cooking!

Dayana C.

Ahmo R.

Cat

Love it

Agnes

Pedro B.

Really Easy and Fast

Super easy to follow along. Quick and fast paced.

Samantha F.

Food handling Learner

This is a good way to learn proper ways of handling food and definitely helped me learn many safer ways to work in the kitchen

Enrique C.

Dalton

Food Training

Great training information.

5 stars!

Cleopatra R.

Great course.

5-star review for great information.

Informative training. Learned a lot.

Very informative.

Holding Temperatures

Informative!

C R.

NORTH CAROLINA FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

$99.95

Gold Package

$119.95

Diamond Package

$69.95

Exam Only

$49.95

Training Only

OUR CLIENTS

BENEFITS OF TRAINING

PREVENT

AWARENESS

ELIMINATE

MINIMIZE

PRODUCTIVITY

WORKPLACE SATISFACTION

WHY CHOOSE US

Getting Food Manager Certification Is Quick and Hassle-Free

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

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Informative

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Food Handelers

Sweet

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The best Food Handler Course Ever

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Can work at your own pace

Yurrrrr

It was to long

Learned a lot!

Good test

excellent

excellent

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Great

Precise and efficient, well presented.

good

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hand washing and hygiene

Engaging

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Great experience

EYE OPENING ON ALL DIFFERENT PARTS OF FOOD SAFETY

Recommended

.FOOD MANAGER TRNG

Got the info I needed

clearly presented, and not too annoying!

Very informative

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Fantastic!

5

The training was long, but definitely worth all the information.

fantastic

Actually, pretty fun and made learning less of a lecture like school and more of an informative talk

great course

it was good training, easily understand and contains good information we need

well done

5 star

good

5

a bit lengthy and segmented, but informative.

too long

Takes to long

Great, very informative

very informative

good

Very informative

It was what you expect from a training program.

Good and informative but too long

it was good, pretty interesting.

NORTH CAROLINA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION